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Lucas Cranach the elder

Aristotle's Geocentric Planetary System

Description

Maker

Attributed to Lucas Cranach the elder (German, 1472-1553)

Title

Aristotle's Geocentric Planetary System
from the album, Painters' Etchings Illustrated; an English album of original prints assembled in the 19th century

Year

ca. 1490-1553

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

engraving

Supports

Dimensions

15.4 x 12 cm (6 1/16 x 4 3/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inscribed in pen and ink below image: "The planetary system by L. Cranach"

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of the Fazzano Brothers

Object Number

84.198.1158.78

Type

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Attributed to Lucas Cranach the elder (German, 1472-1553)
Aristotle's Geocentric Planetary System; from the album, Painters' Etchings Illustrated; an English album of original prints assembled in the 19th century, ca. 1490-1553
woodcut
15.4 x 12 cm (6 1/16 x 4 3/4 inches)
Gift of the Fazzano Brothers 84.198.1158.78

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